Accuracy of 3D facial scans: a comparison of three different scanning system in an in vivo study

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Prog Orthod. 2023 Dec 25;24(1):44. doi: 10.1186/s40510-023-00496-x. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The aim of the study was to compare the accuracy and reproducibility of three different 3D facial scanning systems, relying, respectively, on stereophotogrammetry, structured light and a smartphone app and camera. METHODS: Thirty subjects have been scanned with three different facial scanning systems, stereophotogrammetry, structured light…

Invisible treatment with lingual appliance for the correction of an adult class II subdivision with asymmetrical Wilson and Spee curves: A case report

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Int Orthod. 2023 Nov 29;22(1):100825. doi: 10.1016/j.ortho.2023.100825. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT This article describes a class II subdivision malocclusion successfully treated by an invisible lingual appliance. The combination of en-masse distalization by interradicular palatal mini-screws and inner unilateral class II auxiliaries, first by intermaxillary elastic, later by a class II coil spring, resulted in…

CAD/CAM-based 3D-printed and PVS indirect bonding jig system accuracy: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and comparative analysis of hard and soft CAD/CAM transfer trays

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Eur J Orthod. 2023 Nov 18:cjad069. doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjad069. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The widespread use of CAD/CAM transfer trays warrants evaluation of their accuracy as compared to PVS transfer trays. OBJECTIVES: To quantify the accuracy of CAD/CAM and PVS transfer trays, investigating any differences between soft and hard trays CAD/CAM transfer trays. SEARCH…

Survival rate of indirectly bonded brackets using single vs. two-component orthodontic adhesive: A 12-month split-mouth clinical trial

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Saudi Dent J. 2023 Sep;35(6):657-662. doi: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2023.05.017. Epub 2023 May 24. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Compare the bonding survival rate of two distinct bonding materials: Ortho Solo + Gradia LoFlo Resin and single component GC Ortho Connect. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Indirect bonding fixed appliance treatment was required for 26 consecutive patients, 8 males and 18 females, with…

Evaluation of effectiveness and efficiency of fixed orthodontic treatment comparing standard and computer-aided design and manufacturing conventional bracket systems using indirect bonding for both: A retrospective study

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J World Fed Orthod. 2023 Sep 19:S2212-4438(23)00066-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ejwf.2023.08.001. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: To compare the effectiveness and efficiency of orthodontic treatment (OT) with standard versus computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) indirect bonding of conventional brackets. METHODS: This retrospective study examined two groups: standard indirect bonding group (12 males, 13 females; mean…

Accuracy of lingual straight-wire orthodontic treatment with passive self-ligating brackets and square slot: a retrospective study

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Prog Orthod. 2023 Sep 18;24(1):30. doi: 10.1186/s40510-023-00482-3. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: To investigate the accuracy of torque, tip and rotation and linear intra-arch movements yielded by passive self-ligating lingual straight-wire appliances with brackets featuring square slots. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty-five adult Caucasian patients (16 females and 9 males; mean age 26.5 ± 4.3 years) with Class I…

Profile changes in extraction treatments of upper premolars: A case series

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Int Orthod. 2023 Aug 29;21(4):100809. doi: 10.1016/j.ortho.2023.100809. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT This case series describes the soft tissue changes following extraction treatment in two patients with diverse lip thickness, but with similar baseline parameters including: labial competence, soft tissue profile, patient’s age, extraction protocol, methods of anchorage, malocclusion, crowding, treatment appliance and mechanics. The…

Phenolic Extract from Olive Leaves as a Promising Endotherapeutic Treatment against Xylella fastidiosa in Naturally Infected Olea europaea (var. europaea) Trees

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Biology (Basel). 2023 Aug 17;12(8):1141. doi: 10.3390/biology12081141. ABSTRACT (1) Background: Since 2013, the pathogenic bacterium Xylella fastidiosa has been severely affecting olive production in Apulia, Italy, with consequences for the economy, local culture, landscape and biodiversity. The production of a phenolic extract from fresh olive leaves was employed for endotherapeutic injection into naturally infected olive…

Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Developmental Age: 22-Item Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire for an Observational Descriptive Investigation

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Children (Basel). 2023 Jul 22;10(7):1265. doi: 10.3390/children10071265. ABSTRACT The aim of this paper is to perform an observational descriptive study of the Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) in a population of children by evaluating the prevalence and role of sex and age variables. The 22-item Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ) was administered to parents of children…